Birthday: 1934-05-08 Born in: Harbin, Manchukuo, Empire of Japan [now Harbin, Heilongjiang, China]
Known for
The Barbarian and the Geisha
Townsend Harris is sent by President Pierce to Japan to serve as the first U.S. Consul-General to that country. Harris discovers enormous hostility to foreigners, as well as the love of a young geisha.
